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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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Rx-7 Manuals

What is the best rx-7 manual to buy and where do i get it? I'm starting to get into some self repairs and defenetly need some guidance.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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http://www.haynes.com/

you can pick them up at usually any auto parts store
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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there are Online versions of the factory service manuals found in the FAQ for FC sticky thread found at the top of this, the 2nd gen RX-7 technical section
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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I think i've heard of that one, but I was wondering if there was anything model specific, or is the haynes manual just the best one to get?
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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Nothing is better than the factory service manual. Its available online for FREE!!
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 88rx7gxl
Nothing is better than the factory service manual. Its available online for FREE!!

Even harder to beat the real deal in the three ring binder :P
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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Even harder to beat the real deal in the three ring binder :P
Yup. I printed out the FSM and the Training Manual.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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sorry to high jack the thread but does anyone know where i can get a owner manual? i only see shop manuals in the FAQs.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
sorry to high jack the thread but does anyone know where i can get a owner manual? i only see shop manuals in the FAQs.
Ebay?
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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I think it's best before a repair to look at the FSM, Haynes, and the forums. They will all contribute different diagrams and perspectives. The FSM will have the least info on little **** like how to get a specific bolt off, but it will have the most specs and probably the best procedures for diagnosing problems.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 03:02 PM
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http://www.mazdatrix.com/m-1.htm
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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Ebay?
... if i wanted to buy it then yeah ofcourse... but im looking for a free manual since ive never read one...
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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haynes, usaully any autoparts store.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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As stated, you should get both the haynes and FSM. The Haynes isn't too much, and you get it at any auto parts store. Many times it will have to be ordered, though. The FSM can be downloaded from many different sites listed in the faqs. Don't get the Chilton guide, its a worthless piece of ****. For example, there is less than one page on removing the center console on all Mazda's made between 1978 and 1989.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
... if i wanted to buy it then yeah ofcourse... but im looking for a free manual since ive never read one...
I don't think anyone has ever scanned an owner's manual and posted it online.
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 07:08 AM
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I don't think anyone has ever scanned an owner's manual and posted it online.
I'll probably be doing that within the next few days. I see a lot of requests for them and I have a lot of extra time at my job. Hope people ******* appreciate it...



Speaking of though... I'll need a host... So pm me if someone can host it (reliably).
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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Yup. I printed out the FSM and the Training Manual.

Where did you find the training manual?
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by samperry007
Where did you find the training manual?
I think one of the links from the FAQ. I can't really remember.
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